The soft breathing of a small white fluffball echoed in the corner of the room. Punch, the loyal dog, was curled up like a cotton cloud, snoring peacefully on the bed. Meanwhile, Aika Hoshino rested snugly in Riku Kazehaya's lap, her lips still tingling from their kiss moments earlier. Her cheeks were faintly pink, and her breath slow as she looked up at him with half-lidded eyes full of affection.
"Hey," she said softly, her fingers tracing lazy circles on Riku's arm. "Wanna go on a date tomorrow? It's Saturday… so let's do something together, just us."
Riku, who had one hand still resting a little too casually over her chest, blinked as her voice registered. "If you're awake," Aika muttered without moving, "you can take your hand off my breasts now."
His hand flinched slightly. "Oh, I'm sorry."
She smirked, rolling her eyes. "I like when you do it… just don't make a habit out of it."
"So… I can't do it every day?"
"Nope. It's embarrassing," she replied bluntly, sitting up with a soft thump on his chest. "Anyway, get ready for the date. We didn't get to buy your new clothes last time."
Riku gave a soft chuckle. "Yes, ma'am."
Morning – Out on the Town
The city buzzed with life under the early sun. Riku stepped out in a sleek black hoodie with silver chains, a clean white tee underneath, and stylish black joggers—one of the new sets Aika had picked for him. He looked effortlessly cool, drawing occasional glances from passersby.
Aika walked beside him in a pale lavender dress with white sneakers, looking like spring personified. She carried Punch in a cute tote bag, his tiny head poking out, eyes lazily watching the world go by.
They visited a café first. Aika insisted Riku try her favorite strawberry pancakes, feeding him a bite across the table while Punch growled jealously from below.
"Jealous much, Punch?" Riku teased.
"Well, you're technically his 'dad'," Aika giggled, sipping her drink. "He's protective."
Afternoon – Shopping Time
At the mall, Aika dragged Riku through three stores before settling on another outfit: a black sleeveless hoodie, paired with the same black cargo joggers. As he stepped out of the changing room, she whistled.
"Damn. You really are my boyfriend, huh?"
Riku smirked. "That good?"
"That hot," she corrected, casually locking arms with him. "I feel like every girl's going to eye you, but it doesn't matter… You're mine."
Evening – Sweet Closure
As the sun set, they returned home, Punch already asleep in Aika's bag like a baby.
"I liked this day," Aika murmured, placing a soft kiss on Riku's neck as he unlocked the apartment door.
"So… should I get close to you, hug you and sleep?" Riku asked, teasingly leaning into her.
"You better," she replied, tugging him toward the bedroom. "But no groping this time."
"Deal," Riku said with a sly smile, wrapping his arms around her waist.
As they lay down with Punch curling beside them, the warmth of the day stayed between them.
Tomorrow could wait.